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6 people are interested
Housing Navigation Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army
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6 people are interested
Housing Navigation Volunteer
Date: Ongoing
Location: The Salvation Army Social Services Housing Assessment Program
1120 Monroe NW, Ste. 250, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Objective: The volunteer will provide support to staff and clients for/during our Housing Navigation Group meetings
Parameters: The volunteer will work with AmeriCorps* service members and Salvation Army Staff, providing support for their work for/during Housing Navigation Group.
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week
Key Responsibilities:
- Minimum one in-person meeting with AmeriCorps member per week.
- Attend at least one Navigation hour a week (2-3p Mondays and Wednesdays)
- Assist with set-up and breakdown of Navigation hour on day of attendance (about half an hour before and after).
- Contacting Navigation community partners and updating their information.
- Assisting with finding new community partners when needed.
- Assisting with organization and dissemination of Navigation hour resources
- Assisting clients with resource navigation (training required).
Qualifications:
- 18 years or older
- Must be friendly, efficient, and professional.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Consent to a general criminal history background check**.
- Signing of confidentiality and non-harassment policy.
- Must attend all volunteer training sessions pertaining to Navigation hour.
- Must shadow AmeriCorps or staff member before engaging in direct service of clients.
- Must complete Safe from Harm training before engaging in direct service of clients
Provided Training:
- CTEH and AmeriCorps program information session
- Office policy Walkthrough
- Housing Action Plan training.
- Navigation hour training.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in a professional environment.
- Networking opportunities.
- Free training
- Professional development.
- Civic engagement
Number of Volunteers Needed: 2
Supervisor: Raechel Wrona
Sign Up Link: http://bit.ly/navigationvol
Contact:
Kent County Volunteer Services
1215 Fulton Street East
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Office Phone: 616-459-3433 x1184
Email: KentCounty_Volunteers@usc.salvationarmy.org
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About The Salvation Army
Location:
1215 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Mission Statement
To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Description
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Salvation Army Housing Assessment Program1120 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 250Grand Rapids, MI 49503
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training